What is it: A monthly, hour-long program to teach expatriate American children between the ages of 3 and 10 those things about the United States that most Americans learn through simple exposure while growing up in the United States.
Americana's Purpose: To ground expatriate American children in the history and traditions of American life and culture.
Why Americana: Most American children living overseas...
Thanksgiving programs 2008-2009
Program:
Thanksgiving 2008 - detailed program
Thanksgiving program for parents (inside and outside) 2008
Thanksgiving 2009 ~ detailed program
Thanksgiving 2009 program for parents (outside)
Thanksgiving 2009 handout for parents (inside)
Songs:
Over the River and Through the Woods
Activities:
Thanksgiving Program Activity Ideas
Resources:
Pony Express Program
Program:
Pony Express Program ~detailed
Pony Express program for parents (inside)
Pony Express program for parents (outside)
Songs:
My Homes in Montana and Old Texas lyrics and music
Activities:
Resources:
How U.S. Postal Service Works (http://people.howstuffworks.com/usps.htm)
Presidents’ Day Program
Program:
Program for Presidents Day - detailed
Presidents Day program for parents (outside)
Presidents Day program for parents (inside)
Activities:
Presidents Day Activity - Washington ~ Lincoln
Activity George Washington and Abraham Lincoln Coins
Resources:
What it takes to become President
Railroads & Westward Expansion Program
Program:
Railroads and Westward Expansion - detailed program
Railroads program for parents (inside)
Railroads program for parents (outside)
Activities:
Resources:
A Day on the Rails in the Great American West
Government Program
Program:
Branches of Government - detailed program
Government program for parents (outside)
Government program for parents (inside)
Songs:
Activities:
Questions for activity accompanying government program
Resources:
The Cultural Volunteers module of FAWCO's Youth Program is designed to foster cultural awareness and volunteerism among FAWCO youths. FAWCO teens aged 15 - 18 will be hosted by FAWCO families for a week, and will experience a new culture while volunteering with local charities, working side-by-side with local teens. As part of the program, the participants will create a video about their experiences, and write individual essays reflecting on what they learn. Participants will be able to receive community service credits required by their International Baccalaureate program.
Here are just a few excerpts from reflections by our Youth Cultural Volunteers in 2013 and 2014:
"I made new friends in the UAE --- Emirati teens, who helped us learn more about their culture. Believe me, we may dress differently and practice different religions, but teenagers around the world are pretty much the same --- we're all goofy, curious, and hoping our generation can improve life for all of us."
"In the end, what matters is that you have raised your personal awareness of poverty. And maybe it would have inspired you by then to grab the initiative and take part in a bigger project."
"It was nice to be able to go outside the tourist destinations and contribute to the lives of others who may not have the same luxuries as we do back in our own countries."
"[It was] a wonderful group of people. . . These friendships will last a lifetime. . . I am proud of what I feel I have accomplished with the group, and look forward to hearing about FAWCO Youth’s continued development."
The pilot Cultural Volunteers Program was held in Dubai in July 2013, hosted by AWA Dubai.
The 2014 Cultural Volunteers Program was held in Shanghai in July 2014, hosted by AWC Shanghai.
The 2015 Cultural Volunteers Program was held in Mumbai in August 2015, hosted by AWC Mumbai.
Please contact for more information.
Click to see videos prepared by the Youth Cultural Volunteers for Dubai 2013, Shanghai 2014 and Mumbai 2015.
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